Ghastly Grounds
Thursday, October 30
Trick Or Treat
Friday, October 31
Long Island Baroque Ensemble
Sunday, November 2
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Mah Jongg
Do you play Mah-Jongg? Want to learn or sharpen your skills? This is the game that has fascinated people for many years with its strategies, sequences, and combinations. Let Jacqui Palatnik, a master player, introduce you to the tiles and basic moves of this magical game at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Cards are available at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org or by calling: 212-246-3052. Please stop by the reference desk or call the library at 516-922-1212 to register.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Movie: They Came Together
New Yorkers Molly and Joel tell the story of how they met when Molly owned a boutique confectionery on the Upper West Side and Joel’s corporation opened a candy superstore across the street, threatening to put Molly out of business. Starring: Ellie Kemper, Jason Mantzoukas, Melanie Lynskey, Ed Helms. (Rated R for language and sexual content, 85 min.) at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Ghastly Grounds
The Oyster Bay Historical Society, 20 Summit St., presents a special Halloween event from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to the Ghastly Grounds: Games and treats for all. For more information call 516-922-5032 or visit oysterbayhistorical.org.
Friday, Oct. 31
Trick Or Treat
The Locust Valley Library offers a Trick or Treat from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in costume and get your picture taken. Trick or treat at all the “stations” and leave with lots of goodies. For more information contact Leslie Armstrong at 516-671-1837. It is perfect for young children.
Bayville Car Show
Summer Nights Dream Cruise, benefiting Flags for Classrooms, Pets for Vets, and more, takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Friday at Oct. 31 at Ransom Beach, 10 Bayville Ave. Show vehicles fee, $5; spectators are free. Call 516-882-5022 for information.
Saturday, Nov. 1
Walking Oyster Bay
Enjoy a Walking Tour of Oyster Bay on Nov. 1, beginning at 2 p.m. Join Oyster Bay Historical Society Director Phil Blocklyn on a leisurely foot tour of Oyster Bay, that starts at 20 Summit St. It features historic sites along East and West Main Streets, Audrey Avenue, and South Street in the heart of the hamlet: Q&A welcome. The fee is $25 per person, with advance registration required so call 516-922-5032.
Sunday, Nov. 2
Restaurant Week Begins
Come celebrate Restaurant Week in Nassau County from Nov. 2 to 9. Participating restaurants will offer a prix-fixe menu from Sunday to Sunday. Locally the list includes Luce in East Norwich; The Brass Rail in Locust Valley; and Cedar Creek in Glen Cove. There is a complete list online. Ask your favorite restaurant if they are participating.
Long Island Baroque Ensemble
Christ Church hosts the oldest authentic, professional early music group on the Island, the Long Island Baroque Ensemble, on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. as it duplicates the sounds of times gone by with a concert of early music performed on replicas of period instruments. Tickets are: $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 students, children admitted free with paying adult. For information call the parish office at 516-922-6377.
Monday, Nov. 3
Gentle Yoga with Janina Lem
Mondays through Nov. 24, 6 pm. Focus on mastery of poses, breathing exercise and meditation. Attendance is limited to 12 people. $5/class. Pay as you go. At the Bayville Free Library.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Election Day
Find your local polling place at www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/boe/ and get out and vote.
Fall Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts while helping your little one love literacy. Tuesdays through Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. for babies under 2 and 1:30 p.m. for 4- and pre- K 5-year-olds. At the Bayville Free Library.
Just Be…Yoga
6 pm. at the Bayville Free Library. Bring a mat or towel and yoga blocks or straps if you have them. Beginners welcome. Attendance is limited to 18 people, $20 includes four classes/session. Registration is required.
Hooks & Needles
Come and enjoy the knitting and crochet group every Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the Bayville Free Library.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Quilters Meet
The Locust Valley Library hosts the Valley Quilters and Knitters on Nov. 5 in the Media Room. For information please call 516-671-1837.
Mah Jongg
Do you play Mah-Jongg? Want to learn or sharpen your skills? This is the game that has fascinated people for many years with its strategies, sequences, and combinations. Let Jacqui Palatnik, a master player, introduce you to the tiles and basic moves of this magical game at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Cards are available at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org or by calling: 212-246-3052. Please stop by the reference desk or call the library at 516-922-1212 to register.
College Interview Prep
The Locust Valley Library offers a 90-minute seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on how to prepare for the college interview and how to optimize your college visit. The program is led by Barbara Becker. Register in-person, online or by phone. Pointers will be provided on how to answer the toughest questions. Instruction on necessary preparation before, during and after your campus visit will be presented as well as suggestions on how to best time visits and what to look for in order to maximize your experience. A Q/A session will follow. This program is led by Barbara Becker, M.A., M.S., who has been a licensed educator and high school guidance counselor for 33 years. Register by calling 516-671-1837 or in-person.
Thursday, Nov. 6
Movie: Chef
A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family. Starring: Jon Favreau, Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sofia Vergara, Dustin Hoffman. (Rated R for language, including some suggestive references, 115 min). At the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Serenity Holidays
The Locust Valley Library invites you to a lecture on how to combat the stress and tension of the holidays using the principles of Ayurveda with Lee Perrotta from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is requested for this free program. Call 516-671-1837.
Friday, Nov. 7
Music at the Mansion
Music at the Mansion at Coe Hall at Planting Fields, 6:30 p.m. Jason and Elysa Hochman, a married couple, are an acoustic guitar world fusion duo specializing in Spanish, flamenco and classical guitar. Jay creates and plays melodic melodies while Lee compliments these melodies with ornate rhythmic and percussive guitar playing. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. For tickets call 516-922-8668. $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Free parking.
